Distance From São Jorge Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, SJZ - CTA Distance

The distance from São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 2332 miles or 3753 kilometers or 2025 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Velas ( Portugal ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velas and Catania takes around 5 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Jorge Airport, Velas, Portugal to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 5 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJZ - CTA

Kilometers		3753 km
Statute Miles		2332 miles
Nautical Miles		2025 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 21 minutes

São Jorge Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - SJZ to CTA Flight Path

Location of São Jorge Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Velas to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Velas, Portugal and Catania, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Velas, Portugal and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJZ - CTA

Time difference between Velas (Portugal) and Catania (Italy) is 2 Hours.
Catania time is 2 Hours ahead of Velas.

Location	Local Time
Velas (Portugal)	2026-06-18, 17:03:51 +00
Catania (Italy)	2026-06-18, 19:03:51 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

São Jorge Airport (SJZ / LPSJ) Velas, Portugal

Destination

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA / LICC) Catania, Italy